The Wackness (2008)

"The Wackness marks a step up in ambition, but it is also self-indulgent and needlessly complicated for what it ultimately delivers: a somber John Hughes picture scored to A Tribe Called Quest and Mary J. Blige."

Waist Deep (2006)

"[Hall] undermines the early style and intelligence of his all-black action movie, taking audiences for the wrong kind of ride in the end."

Waitress (2007)

"As satisfying and tasty as the pies baked with love (and sometimes hate, anger and frustration) by Jenna, a small-town waitress stuck in an abusive marriage."

Walk on Water (2005)

"The film deals with many serious issues, some of them only superficially, but Fox places them all in the context of the growing friendship between the two opposites."

A Walk to Remember (2002)

"What could have been a neat little story about believing in yourself is swamped by heavy-handed melodrama."

WALL-E (2008)

"WALL-E is Pixar's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial or its Pinocchio: an archetypal fable about loneliness simple enough -- yet deep enough -- to instantly captivate anyone who sees it."

Wanted (2008)

"When the characters are on the run, Wanted can be a bloodthirsty crowdpleaser, a passable action flick to while away the summer hours. When they're explaining themselves, you almost wish they'd stuck to their original calling and made rugs, not war."

The War Within (2005)

"The storyline in The War Within is far from fluid and, at times, overwrought. But it doesn't stop the film from capturing one's interest."

Washington Heights (2003)

"Buoyed by strong performances from Perez and Miami-resident Milian, Washington Heights overcomes the familiarity of its premise through its passion and conviction."

Watchmen (2009)

"With its basic themes, structure and apocalyptic vibe intact, Watchmen turns out to be quite filmable after all, and its stylish highlights trump any quibbles."

Watermarks (2004)

"A touching film, providing a glimpse into yet another hidden story about the history of European Jews before the arrival of the Nazis."

The Way of the Gun (2000)

"For all its post-modern quirks, The Way of the Gun can't help but feel pointlessly derivative."

We Are Marshall (2006)

"Equally thrilling and wrenching, the film is an absolute must for anyone who loves sports and an eloquent explanation for those who don't understand what the fuss is about."

We Own The Night (2007)

"All the picture really needed, though, was a little more sweat and grit and a little less concern about its own self-importance."

The Weather Man (2005)

"Destined to hang on for a couple of weekends at the multiplex and live on forever as a cult favorite."

The Wedding Date (2005)

"It is in no way a match made in heaven."

The Wedding Planner (2001)

"Too much of this belabored romance is devoted to the surprisingly unfunny complications that ensue when Mary discovers the true identity of her new crush."

Wendy and Lucy (2008)

"Within the confines of this minimalist (with a microscopic m) picture, there are sequences so vital, timely and of-the-moment, so powerful and well-observed and precise, the effect can be emotionally overwhelming."

Whale Rider (2003)

"There is magic here, enough to make Whale Rider worthy of the audience-choice awards it has earned at film festivals worldwide."

What Happens in Vegas (2008)

"The latest uptight chick/slacker dude romantic comedy is so formulaic, you could win big if you placed bets on what's going to happen next."

What the Bleep Do We Know? (2004)

"Shot and acted with all the skill of a late-night infomercial."

What Women Want (2000)

"Mel Gibson is at his loosest and most playful for much of What Women Want."

When Did You Last See Your Father? (2008)

"Frustratingly stagnant at times but ultimately a moving story about a dying father and the son who must come to terms with him."

Where the Money Is (2000)

"Unrelentingly dull."

Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

"The film lacks the menace and danger of Sendak's book, along with the beautiful simplicity and delicated, understated portrait of a lonely, misunderstood boy."